Former Mississippi State hoops star Tony Watts now superintendent of Newport Independent Schools
By Pat Crowley Special to the NKyTribune A suggestion from a friend and what turned out to be a momentous…
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Letter to the community from retiring Newport Independent Schools Superintendent Kelly Middleton
To the Newport Independent Schools community, As a look back on my nearly eight years as superintendent the Newport Independent…
Newport Independent Schools names four administrators; first major hires by superintendent
The Newport Board of Education has named four top administration leaders, which are the first major hires of incoming Superintendent…
Newport Independent Schools offering free meals, reading programs for children this summer
The Newport Independent Schools has taken steps to provide free meals — breakfast and lunch — to any child age…
Newport names former Campbell County mentor Beau Menefee as girls basketball head coach
NKyTribune staff Record-setting coach Beau Menefee, who led Campbell County High School to a No. 1 state ranking and won…
Newport Board of Education approves college tuition reimbursement of up to $18,000 for teachers
Teachers will receive college tuition reimbursement of nearly $20,000 under a new benefit enacted by the Newport Board of Education….
Northern Kentucky University hosts annual ‘DreamFest’ conference for talented students
Northern Kentucky University will host the region’s brightest elementary and middle school students for the 2020 DreamFest Conference, an annual…
Former Newport High School principal Tony Watts returning to Newport from Fayette as superintendent
Tony Watts, the former principal of Newport High School who currently serves as a top administrator in the state’s second-largest…
Newport School of Innovation finds success in online learning for non-traditional students
By Patrick Crowley Newport Independent Schools Jessica West couldn’t concentrate while she was working. She worried non-stop about her daughter,…
Newport School Board denies application for River Cities Academy charter school; ‘lacked specificity’
Following the recommendation of a panel of 32 Kentucky public school educators, administrators and experts, the Newport Board of Education…
Newport High School on new path, ranks among best at preparing students for college, careers readiness
By Pat Crowley Special to NKyTribune Newport High School has been ranked as one of the best in the state…
Some Kentucky Schools taking ‘neighbors helping neighbors’ approach to make better use of funds
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky School Boards Association In the Franklin County Schools bus garage, a mechanic raises a school bus on…
After a successful eight years, Kelly Middleton to step down as Newport schools superintendent
Superintendent Kelly Middleton – who over nearly eight years has led the Newport Independent Schools district to increased graduation rates,…
Newport Independent Schools continue an award-winning tradition — Home Visit Day
The Newport Independent Schools continued its award-winning annual tradition of teachers and staff spreading out across the city to meet…
Newport Independent Schools hires Patrick Belding as new band director; goal is to inspire students
The Newport High School Marching Band will follow the lead of a new director this fall. Newport Independent Schools announced…
Peluso says ReNewport Blue Ribbon Education Task Force ‘can be a difference-maker for our community’
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport Mayor Jerry Peluso believes the ReNewport Blue Ribbon Education Task Force — a community-led group…
Newport School of Innovation is an online learning program aimed at underserved students
Recognizing that all students are not suited for a traditional classroom setting, Newport Independent Schools has launched an online learning…
Newport Independent Schools launches apprenticeship program with Sims-Lohman
Newport Independent Schools After Harold “Pete” Hamblin graduated from Newport High School in 2018, he enrolled at The University of…
State diagnostic audits confirm the progress: Newport schools on path to improvement
Diagnostic Audits performed by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) show that the Newport Independent Schools are on a path…
Newport Independent Schools wins American School Board Journal Magna Award for equity program
The Newport Independent Schools has won a major national award for the district’s efforts to bring educational equity to all…
Newport Independent Schools to use state-of-the-art Raptor System for visitor background checks
Newport Independent Schools (NIS) has implemented a new screening process for visitors to the school that revolves around a state-of-the-art…
Newport Independent Schools provides fresh fruit through grant program, also supplies snacks
Students in the Newport Independent Schools will be receiving fresh fruits, vegetables, and snacks through two federal programs the district…